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Etisalat by e& - Egypt announced a collaboration with AWS during the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The partnership aligns with Etisalat Egypt’s strategy to offer cloud services using cutting-edge technologies, aiming to enhance data transfer speeds, storage capacity, and operational efficiency for businesses and individuals across various sectors.

This collaboration focuses on leveraging the AWS cloud platform to update Etisalat Egypt’s IT infrastructure through a hybrid cloud solution, AWS Outposts, which brings AWS infrastructure and services closer to customers. This partnership represents a significant step in embracing cloud technology and digital transformation within the region.

Eng. Amr Fathy, Chief Technology and Information Officer at Etisalat Egypt, emphasized that this partnership reaffirms the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality services to its customers. By integrating AWS Outposts solutions, Etisalat Egypt is preparing to update its IT infrastructure, enhance flexibility and speed in its operations, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

This alliance is expected to contribute significantly to the development of communication infrastructure, service quality, and the adoption of advanced cloud technologies. It aims to simplify operations, foster innovation, and enhance customer experiences in the telecommunications and IT sectors.

Through this joint venture, Etisalat Egypt aims to introduce new and innovative services to its customers, such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and high-speed access, marking a crucial step in its digital transformation journey. By leveraging AWS technologies, Etisalat Egypt intends to remain at the forefront of the rapidly changing telecommunications landscape.

Etisalat Egypt strives to lead future technologies by providing reliable services in all communication and information technology fields. The company also places significant emphasis on embracing technological advancements to enable a knowledge-based economy.

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